Introduction to Yoga Therapy ONLINE by Yoga United

A WEEKEND WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO YOGA THERAPY MODULE x 15hrs

with Judy Sampath (yoga therapy courses director, yoga therapist C-IAYT)

NEXT COURSE DATES 

ONLINE Sat 23-Sun 24 NOVEMBER 2024 (12-7.30pm UK time, 7am-2.30pm EST)

The basic principles of yoga therapy as taught by Yoga United Education, this live online weekend course is supported by recordings, presentation notes and resources to download and keep.

Why this course?

In a world where the news is saturated with reports of war, crime and violence, it’s essential to seek compassion and truth. It is also crucial to counterbalance our struggles by immersing body, mind and soul in freedom, peace and resilience as a reminder of our own goodness and generosity of spirit.

In this introductory module, we will become immersed in the applications of yoga, embodied mindfulness and somatics to re-engage with yoga as a sacred resource; for ourselves as well as helping others in overcoming obstacles that block joy, hope, wholeness and healing.

This live online weekend course is followed up with the recordings, presentations and resources on our online learning platform so you can download what you wish to keep for your own reference. 

What is covered?

• The difference between the work of a yoga teacher and a yoga therapist
• Trauma sensitivity and the power of language
• Guided practices that dive through the layers of being beyond the physical 
• Explore connections between physical tension/pain and mental/emotional states of being
• Experience the power of shifting mood, related to anxiety, anger and depression
• Refine skills on how to be soft with your own process, find more ease and flow in your life, become aware of held patterns and limiting beliefs
• Enter through the door of the physical body to access the wisdom and treasure chest of information held inside
• Witness your patterns and habits, create lasting change, repair, healing 
• Notice the energy start to change from the inside, follow as it radiates outwards and becomes infectious to everyone around you so that everyone around you benefits

Who is it for?

This course is primarily for yoga teachers, curious yoga practitioners, therapists and seekers. You do not need to be a qualified yoga teacher to join and receive the benefits of yoga therapy. 

if you are thinking about further training in yoga therapy with Yoga United Education, this taster allows you to dip your toe in to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Course fees £250 covers the live on zoom weekend with recorded practices, presentations and resources to download forever.

For BWY members, a £30 registration fee is payable to receive and esteemed BWY certificate for CPD purposes.

About your tutor, Judy Hirsh Sampath

Judy's teachings are student-centred and body-centred. This creates an unforgettable and direct route to learning. Our learning spaces are inclusive and we encourage diversity and equity in how we meet each other and ourselves, share knowledge, insights, and practices that support the learning process.

Judy has been dedicated to sharing and supporting yoga students and therapy clients in self-healing since 2002 , facilitating groups, private clients, in mental health, and fertility settings. She is a BWY qualified yoga teacher and experienced yoga therapist, faculty member of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, and Certified with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT), and CNHC UK. She wrote and directs her soulful and practical 600 hour yoga therapy training in London,.

This course is NOT a qualification in yoga therapy. It acts as an introduction for those who are curious or a different approach for those who feel stuck in a rut. 

We will enquire into the following questions so before you sign up, you may want to reflect on:

• What does yoga mean to me?
• How has yoga changed my life?
• What is my intention for joining the course?
• Who am I?

We are dedicated to deep learning, playful exploration and empowering education.

Judy Hirsh Sampath is a Certified Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapy